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Electron Microscopy Lab
This laboratory includes a Zeiss transmission electron microscope, a Reichert Ultramicrotone, an optical diffractometer, a fully equipped darkroom and an image processing facility that includes a Silicon Graphics work station. Annually, an intensive laboratory course is presented. Our primary research focus involves protein crystallography, and this has become a focal point for senior thesis projects. The Electron Microscopy laboratory also houses a LEO 1430 Variable Pressure, Scanning Electron Microscope [SEM]. The SEM provides for high magnification imaging using secondary electrons, backscatter electrons, or cathodluminescence. The instrument also has an Oxford, Inc. Energy Dispersive Spectrometer [EDS] that is used for quantitative and qualitative elemental analyses of solid materials. Additional support equipment available is a Cold Stage, Electron Beam Induced Current system, Gold Sputter Coater, Graphite Evaporator, and an automated, Buehler Minimet polishing unit.
